Articles from the June 10, 2021 edition
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Class of 2021
POMEROY–The class of "180 days of different", otherwise known as the graduating Class of 2021, walked into the high school gymnasium for the last time as students during their commencement ceremony o...
Columbia Pulp reopening
STARBUCK–Columbia Pulp has begun the re-start process of its wheat straw pulp mill in Lyons Ferry, Wash., June 1. The facility began to introduce wheat straw into the system June 1, 2021 after the p...
Inside the brain of fiber optic internet
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County Board of Commissioners walked through the fiber internet Point of Presence during their meeting on June 1. The Point of Presence is a room where the main line of fi...
Quote of the Week
“Man is the only animal that plants grass in the spring and then fights its growth all summer.” – Anonymous... Full story
Commentary
Editor’s note: With all the hate, discrimination and wokeness happening at this time, I thought I would share this editorial from Holly Butcher of what is important in life, and what is not, when I came across this piece posted by Earthmonk on Facebo...
On the Edge of Common Sense
The steer that topped the show this year was partly Chianina. The bull that threw the biggest calf was partly Simmental. The carcass class was swept away by three-eighths Limousiners The Gelbvieh...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, Your editorial really Nails It. And for some the vaccine is a danger. They may have “antibiotic dependent enhancement syndrome, where-in the vaccine can cause a cytokine storm, your Immune System turns against your body. There are p...
Quick Look
WWCC reopens campus WALLA WALLA–The Walla Walla Community College has re-opened its doors and is welcoming students and community members back to its campuses in Walla Walla and Clarkston following mandatory pandemic closures. Also, additional f...
HOSPITAL UPDATE
Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) is pleased to announce April's Employee of the Month, Dusty Durfee. She was nominated by her co-workers who proudly state, "She is a great worker and does an...
Focus group to meet with legislators
LEWISTON, Idaho–The “We The People” group led by David Rudd, presents a meet and greet event for Idahoans and Washingtonians at the Pioneer Park on June 11 at 6 p.m. The motivation of “We The People” group is to get people (Americans) more involved...
Pastor's Corner
A Scripture I have treasured the last few years is found in I Tim. 6:17, concerning trust in the living God, "Who giveth us richly all things to enjoy." Another translation puts it this way, "Who richly and unceasingly provides us with everything...
Pomeroy Golf Club brings home trophies
POMEROY–The local gun club gain awards for fine shooting at the Colton, Culdesac and Walla Walla gun clubs this spring. Pomeroy Gun Club members have travelled around the Northwest in the last Month to several shoots and they have brought home s...
FFA Alumni scholarships awarded to graduating seniors and homeschool student
POMEROY–Homeschool and Walla Walla Community College 2021 graduate, Westelle Scoggin was awarded FFA Alumni scholarships, and the Bill Wolf Memorial scholarship at the FFA awards ceremony June 4. K...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago June 8, 2011 Activities on Friday kicking off the weekend of Pioneer Day and the Tumbleweed Festival include an all-class reunion at the Pataha Flour Mill, afternoon car show and annual Wine & Stein in the evening. Honored Pioneers in...
Flynn wins at Davenport
DAVENPORT–Pirate grappler Walker Flynn won both of his wrestling matches and teammates Curtis Winona and Will Winona had mixed results at a league meet here Thursday, June 3. Flynn pinned both of h...
Jr. Hi Volleyball ends season with loss
ASOTIN–The Pomeroy Junior High A volleyball team finished its short season with a 1-3 record with a loss to Asotin on June 2, 25-20, 25-22, 15-9. The Pirate A Squad opened the season with a win o...